Wohelo at Fields Spring State Park

A favorite among families and small groups, Wohelo Lodge offers a cozy retreat in the Blue Mountains of southeastern Washington at Fields Spring State Park. Originally built in 1935 for the Campfire Girls, Wo-he-lo stands for work, health and love. This large log cabin has a full kitchen, living room with a stone fireplace, modern restrooms with showers an open sleeping loft for up to 20 people. Summer visitors enjoy hiking and mountain biking while winter guests enjoy cross-country skiing on nearly 6 miles of groomed trails and sledding on a lit trail adjacent to the lodge. For additional park information, please see Fields Spring State Park.

Alcohol – A permit is required for any alcohol consumption at an ELC. Permits may be obtained through the ELC reservation office and are free of charge. Alcohol permits must be filled out and mailed to the park at least 30 days prior to your arrival.

Archery – Archery permits are required at those ELC’s with an archery range. Permits can be obtained through the ELC reservation office.

Arrival & Departure Times – The arrival time shown on this reservation is your official scheduled arrival time. If you think you will be more than one hour later than your specified time, you must contact the park directly to arrange for a later check in time. Failure to do so will result in a $50 fee. The entire group and all of its possessions must be ready to go at the departure time specified on the front of this form unless alternate times have been arranged with the Park Manager or ELC Coordinator. Additional charges may apply.

Capacity – No facility shall be used for more than the rated capacity. This includes sleeping cabins and lodges. With prior approval from park staff, some ELC’s may allow additional guests to stay in tents or RVs.

Cleaning/health standards – The facility must be thoroughly cleaned and returned to an orderly condition at the time of checkout. Cleaning will include sweeping/mopping floors; oven, refrigerator, freezer, and microwave will be clear of all dishes and wiped clean; all dishes, pots, pans, etc. must be washed, dried and put away; tables wiped off and put away; chairs stacked; all garbage/recycle shall be put in it’s appropriate place. It is the group’s responsibility to confirm with the facility manager regarding cleaning and check-out procedures.

Daily Attendance – The group contact shall record overnight and day-use attendance for the dates the group occupies the camp.

Damage/Liability/Accidents – Groups shall not alter, construct, remove, destroy, or change any of the buildings or facilities. No timber, trees, shrubs, flowers or other natural feature shall be cut, damaged or destroyed. Groups shall be liable for damage to State Park property and facilities occurring as a direct result of use that is in excess of normal wear and tear. The group contact must advise park staff immediately of any accidents occurring to any member of the group or any damages to state-owned property.

Electrical Appliances – Electric appliances, other than those provided are prohibited unless permission for their use is obtained from the facility manager. This includes such items as TVs, electric coolers, skillets, toasters, heaters and electric blankets.

Group Contact – Each user group shall provide a full time group contact that shall be responsible for the activities of the group. Group Contact must be present at check-in for orientation with park staff.

Motor Vehicles – May be driven only in authorized areas and will be parked only in specified parking areas. Only in an emergency may vehicles be driven on service roads.

Outdoor Fires/Fireworks – Fires are permitted only in approved areas. No fire shall be left unattended. Fireworks may not be discharged in any State Park or ELC area.

Personal Items – Washington State Parks is not responsible for any personal items left at the facility. Please label all personal items (knives, recreational equipment, pots, pans, etc.) so as not to get them confused with park property.

Pets – Your pet is welcome on the ELC grounds but must be on a leash no more than eight feet long and under physical control at all times. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets. Pets are NOT allowed in the walled structures throughout the park and ELC grounds. This includes lodges, kitchens, meeting halls, cabins and dormitories.

Quiet Hours – Quiet times are between the hours of 10:00 PM and 6:30 AM.

Restricted Use of Buildings – Park staff have the authority to restrict the use of the buildings or areas within the facility when it is judged that such use will be detrimental to the health and safety of the user group.

RVs & Tents – RV’s and tents may be allowed for overnight use with prior permission from the park manager. Individuals staying in tents or RVs will be charged the standard overnight rate.

Smoking – Smoking is not allowed in any of the ELC buildings. Smoking is allowed outdoors at least 25 feet from any building entrance.

2015 RatesOvernight rates are $11.09 per person, per night plus tax. Day users (non-overnight guests) are charged $4.03 per person, per day plus tax.

2014 Rates
Overnight rates are $10.77 per person, per night plus tax. Day users (non-overnight guests) are charged $3.91 per person, per day plus tax.

Minimums and Maximums
Minimum is 12 persons, maximum 20 persons

You may have less than the minimum amount of people, however, minimum fee still applies.

There is a two-night stay minimum on weekends and a 3-night minimum stay on holiday weekends.

Deposit
A deposit equal to the first night stay for the minimum amount of people is due within two weeks of making your reservation. If the deposit is not made within 14 days, your reservation will be cancelled without further notice. An $8.50 reservation fee is charged per reservation.

Cancellations
Cancellations must be made 120 days in advance or more in order to receive a refund (less the $10.50 cancellation fee and $8.50 reservation fee). Groups cancelling less than 120 days will forfeit their deposit. Groups that reserve less than 120 days in advance are not entitled to a refund should they cancel.

Final Balance
Your final balance will be calculated by park staff and is due at the end of your stay. All parks can take checks and most take credit cards. If paying your final balance by credit card, inquire with the park in advance.